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Your Guide to Hairballs
November 13th, 2018 by Wendy Rose GouldIt’s the most wretched sound in the world, and every time you hear it coming you either quickly shield your eyes or look on in paralyzed horror until the highly dramatic ordeal is over. We’re talking about hairballs, of course, which are a fact of life for many cats and their pet parents. In the… Read More
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Your Guide to Hairballs
11/13/2018 by Wendy Rose GouldIt’s the most wretched sound in the world, and every time you hear it coming you either quickly shield your eyes or look on in paralyzed horror until the highly dramatic ordeal is over. We’re talking about hairballs, of course, which are a fact of life for many cats and their pet parents. In the… Read More
November 13th, 2018 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Risks of Cats Living Outdoors
11/13/2018 by Colleen WilliamsFor years, both pet parents and veterinarians have debated whether it’s better for cats to be indoor or outdoor creatures. Ultimately – the verdict remains that indoor cats are safer and healthier than their outdoor counterparts. While some may consider it “cruel” to keep your cat inside, in reality, it can lengthen their lifespan and… Read More
November 13th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
The Healthy Paws Frosted Faces Awards
11/09/2018 by Colleen WilliamsNovember is Adopt a Senior Pet Month in the US, where many shelters emphasize the importance of adopting older pets and discuss the challenges and joys of bringing in senior dogs and cats. At Healthy Paws, we have 292 pets enrolled who are aged 16 to 20 years old (100 dogs and 192 cats, in… Read More
November 9th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Fridgey’s Hip Replacement
11/05/2018 by Colleen WilliamsWhen Indiana news outlets picked up a story titled First Time Procedure at Purdue Small Animal Hospital Saves Cat, we were excited to hear that feline hip replacement was growing in popularity with veterinarians and pet parents. Then we did a little research and found out the family interviewed was part of OUR family! Pet… Read More
November 5th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
11/01/2018 by Colleen WilliamsIt can be heartbreaking to hear your beloved best friend has cancer. November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re passing along some of the best tips we have for finding it early, preventative care, and how pet insurance can help. How can you help prevent it? We’ve covered how to prevent cancer in… Read More
November 1st, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Are Black Cats Really in Danger Around Halloween?
10/29/2018 by Wendy Rose GouldThe black cat myth of being “bad luck” has deep, historical roots and has even influenced the way that animal shelters adopt out cats around Halloween. In addition to avoiding a black cat that may cross your path, others claim that satanic or cult groups specifically adopt black cats in order to eliminate and/or sacrifice… Read More
October 29th, 2018 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Top 10 Reasons Cats Visit the Vet [Infographic]
10/29/2018 by Colleen WilliamsA year’s worth of pet insurance claims data from Healthy Paws customers reveals the most common accidents and illnesses for our feline friends…. Read More
October 29th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Claim of Fame: The Most Expensive Incidents of 2018
10/24/2018 by Colleen WilliamsJust how costly can vet care get? Healthy Paws pet parents submitted claims totaling more than $173 million last year, but two cases, in particular, stood out from the crowd. Here are the two highest vet bills we’ve seen this year: the highest one for kitties and ditto for pups. (Not to worry – both had… Read More
October 24th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Busting Black Cat Myths
10/23/2018 by Colleen WilliamsWhether it’s Black Cat Appreciation Day (August 17th) or National Black Cat Day (October 30th), these pretty kitties deserve the spotlight any time of year. The supposedly “spooky” sweeties tend to get a bad rap for a variety of false and downright weird reasons; for instance, in the past few years something called Black Cat Syndrome has… Read More
October 23rd, 2018 by Colleen Williams
